Conservation and environmental news: Southern Africa
28 Aug 2008
New report loosens noose around Albatross’s neck
The survival chances of the albatross, now officially the most threatened seabird family in the world, have been improved following a new report released by WWF-South Africa.
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06 Aug 2008
In Bazaruto: new fishermen association under big challenge
The Archipelago claims for a new and urgent fishing revival
Maputo, Mozambique – WWF´s Community Based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM) Project in Bazaruto has achieved one of its main goals by, recently, helping in the establishment of a new fishermen association in Bazaruto Archipelago: the Bazaruto Archipelago Fishermen Association (APABA). The new association called after the Archipelago will stand as the officially known community entity responsible for the good and prosperous management of the scarce marine natural resources left in this area.
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16 Jul 2008
Is the Dugong population in Bazaruto slowly recovering?
Dugong aerial count: population overwhelms expectations in Bazaruto
Maputo, Mozambique – Recent aerial counts performed in the Bazaruto bay, including the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park (BANP), brought out new expectations in terms of conservation of dugong population in this area: the frequency in appearance of the species has proven that the number of its population may be increasing or at least the fact that they are seen routinely could be a sign of success in its conservation.
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15 Jul 2008
China gets green light to buy ivory
China has been approved as a buyer of African Elephant ivory in a one-off sale from four southern African countries, probably later this year.
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02 Jul 2008
Population increase recorded for rhinos in Zimbabwe’s Lowveld despite poaching
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26 Jun 2008
Flags of convenience fly in face of fisheries protection
Maritime security and the future of fisheries are coming under increasing threat from vessels flying flags of convenience. Real and Present Danger: Flag State Failure and Maritime Security and Safety, a joint WWF and International Transport Workers’ Federation study, found ships under flags of convenience were also involved in piracy, people trafficking and arms smuggling. » Read more
20 Jun 2008
Heritage Park Walk Calls on Communities to Protect the Endangered Black Rhino
In pursuit of raising the awareness of the long-term plan of co-establishing the Heritage Park in the North West Park Province of South Africa, a number of annual activities have been lined up by the various stakeholders involved in the promotion of the Project.
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22 Apr 2008
One dugong killed in Inhassoro, near the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park
Maputo, Mozambique – One dugong (Dugong dugon), an endangered species in Mozambique and in the world, was found dead in Inhassoro, Inhambane province, near the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park (BNAP). Thanks to information given by a local tourism operator, dugong parts and of other species, like the great white shark and marine turtles, were discovered and all involved people arrested. » Read more
08 Apr 2008
WWF celebrates award of South African honour to Chief Emeka Anyaoku
The award of South Africa's highest honour for a non-South African to WWF President Chief Emeka Anyaoku is a well-deserved recognition of an outstanding international leader, WWF said yesterday.
The award - of the status of a Supreme Companion of O.R Tambo (Gold) recognises Chief Anyaoku’s "great contribution to the ending of apartheid and enthronement of democracy in South Africa”
Chief Anyaoku has served as the President of WWF since 2002. » Read more
27 Mar 2008
Community Fishery Revolution: In the Quirimbas National Park
Maputo, Mozambique – Amazing conservation records, inspiring community commitment and leadership, great scientific results and other facts worthy recording is how one can describe the work being carried out in the marine area of the Quirimbas National Park (QNP). » Read more
